The Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging the Senate to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, a legislation requiring insurers to cover dental and oral procedures to treat birth defects.
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Great Expressions Dental Centers has affiliated with Ascent Dental Care, a DSO in Massachusetts.
California is the state with the most periodontists, while North Dakota and Wyoming have the fewest, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Here are five DSO deals that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 7:
Irvine, Calif.-based Pacific Dental Services recently opened its 900th support dental practice.
Convergent Dental received FDA 510(k) clearance for the first and only dental laser to reduce mineral loss in dental enamel.
New dental patients waited an average of 20.7 days for an appointment, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Dental practice schedules were 86 percent full in September, down slightly from 86.2 in August, according to data from the American Dental Association.
Five dental companies were recently recognized for excellence in compensation, work-life balance and overall employment.
Here are six California dental updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 8: